IDIOMS (Part-XIV)

1. To put one's foot in one's mouth - [SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 Afternoon]

(a) To deliberately provoke someone
(b) To accidentally embarrass or upset someone
(c) To gather all of one's resources
(d) To be disorderly and stupid

Correct Answer: (b) To accidentally embarrass or upset someone

Solution:to accidentally embarrass or upset someone

Example: I really put my foot in my mouth when I asked her about her boyfriend.

2. To run around like a headless chicken - [SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 Afternoon]

(a) To do things methodically one by one
(b) To be lazy and unwilling to work
(c) To do many things in a disorganized manner
(d) To be unable to catch escaping chicken

Correct Answer: (c) To do many things in a disorganized manner

Solution:To do many things in a disorganized manner

Example:- Hemant ran around like a headless chicken after he missed his flight to Mumbai.

3. Be glad to see the back of - [SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 Evening]

(a) Be happy at another's success
(b) Be relieved at another's failure
(c) Be happy to see someone again
(d) Be happy when a person leaves

Correct Answer: (d) Be happy when a person leaves

Solution:be happy when a person leaves

Example: I never liked Raul so I was happy to see the back of him.

4. Go back to the drawing board - [SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 Evening]

(a) get started on a new job as the old one wasn't good
(b) look back at your achievements and learn from them
(c) withdraw support to someone whom
(d) start planning again because earlier plans failed

Correct Answer: (d) start planning again because earlier plans failed

Solution:start planning again because earlier plans failed.

Example Rahul should have to go back to the drawing board and start preparing again for the exam.

5. Provide a blueprint ___________. [SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 Evening]

(a) Propose a plan of a secret meeting
(b) Submit a printed application for a blue-collared job
(c) Give a detailed plan or scheme
(d) Have a building plan printed in blue

Correct Answer: (c) Give a detailed plan or scheme

Solution:give a detailed plan or scheme

Example: The manager told the employee to provide a blueprint of the project.

6. To drag one's feet - [SSC CHSL 19/04/2021 Morning ]

(a) To walk unsteadily
(b) To walk with a limp
(c) To pull someone's legs
(d) To delay taking a decision

Correct Answer: (d) To delay taking a decision

Solution:To delay taking a decision

Example- Neha is dragging her feet on the decision of marriage with Rahul.

7. A grey area _________. [SSC CHSL 19/04/2021 Morning]

(a) An unclear situation
(b) A special part of the brain
(c) An unspoken truth
(d) An unusual spot

Correct Answer: (a) An unclear situation

Solution:An unclear situation

An unclear situation

Example: Do not create a grey area if you want to clear this controversy.

: Do not create a grey area if you want to clear this controversy.

8. Under wraps _________. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2021 Morning]

(a) under estimate
(b) double layered
(c) secretly
(d) underhand

Correct Answer: (c) secretly

Solution:Under wraps: kept hidden from other people/secretly

Ex: The plans for the new space mission are still under wraps

9. To go red in the face _________. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2021 Evening]

(a) To shout at someone for doing something wrong
(b) To feel embarrassed
(c) To feel very happy and proud
(d) To feel extremely irritated

Correct Answer: (b) To feel embarrassed

Solution:To feel embarrassed.

Ex: I could hear people making fun of me during my speech, so I was pretty red in the face by the time I finished.

10. Pull something off - [SSC CHSL 04/08/2021 Evening]

(a) Drag something forcibly
(b) Take out the cover or lid
(c) Make something happen
(d) Make a lot of noise

Correct Answer: (c) Make something happen

Solution:Make something happen

Ex: If you pull off the highway at Exit 5, you'll be able to reach the town in less than an hour.